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Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City, UT

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Salt Lake Temple

50 W North Temple St · Salt Lake City, UT

Why you should go…

The Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to build, from its 1853 cornerstone to its dedication in 1893, using quartz monzonite that looks like granite, quarried in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Its six spires stand at the center of Temple Square, where you can also visit the Tabernacle, Assembly Hall and a visitors center. The temple closed in 2019 for a seismic renovation, and public tours of the interior run April 5 to October 1, 2027.

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  • #historic landmark
  • #architecture
  • #latter-day saints
  • #gardens

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Salt Lake Temple, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Temple Square

    Free

    The 10-acre heart of downtown Salt Lake City, with historic temple grounds, gardens and free tours.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Attractions

  • Theatre & Events
    Date Night

    Eccles Theater

    $50+

    Downtown Salt Lake's Broadway touring house, with a striking glass-and-steel facade on Main Street.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Utah State Capitol

    Free

    A Renaissance Revival capitol on a hilltop with free tours and sweeping views of the Salt Lake Valley.

    0.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Theatre & Events
    Date Night

    Delta Center

    $50+

    Catch Utah Jazz basketball, Utah Mammoth hockey, big concerts and family ice shows at downtown Salt Lake City's main arena.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Bingham Canyon Mine

    Under $25

    Ride a shuttle to an overlook above the working Bingham Canyon copper pit, then tour two levels of exhibits and a giant haul truck display.

    22 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Heber Valley

    Free

    Mountain valley near Park City with the Heber Valley Railroad, Deer Creek Reservoir and Soldier Hollow.

    31 mi awayMore like this